CU SAFETY

Drones Policy

This policy was last updated on Thursday, January 11, 2018 by the Office of Emergency Preparedness, Clemson University.

Flying for Fun?

Flying your Unmanned Aerial System (aka Drone) for fun or recreation is allowed under FAA regulation, but remember, safety should always come first! Drones weighing .055 pounds or more must be registered with the FAA and your drone registration number must be affixed to your drone so that it is easily visible to Clemson University Public Safety Officials. The FAA Drone Registration link is provided below. Drone operators must also be in compliance with any FAA requirements related to the operation of the drone. This includes the restriction from flying drones directly over people. See Public Law 112-95, Section 336, Title 14 of the Federal Code of Laws, Part 107, which provides the FAA's regulatory guidance governing UAS's.

Here are a few things to remember when safely operating your drone at Clemson University:

Drones may be operated in designated drone zones on campus. Please visit: (Site under construction; Exact locations of approved drone zones are being negotiated)

All UAS operators are subject to SC Code of Laws regarding personal privacy, stalking and harassment or any other existing law.

On Clemson University Home Football game days, 1 hour prior to kick off until 1 hour after the official end of game, a FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect for all of Clemson University Main Campus area. No UAS's of any type are allowed ("No Drone Zone"), anywhere on Main Campus, while TFR is active.

On Clemson University Home Football game days, 1 hour prior to kick off until 1 hour after kickoff, an FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect for all of Clemson University Main Campus area. No UAS's of any type are allowed ("No Drone Zone"), anywhere on Main Campus, while TFR is active.